Research digests

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The two WALTHAM® Equine Research Digests summarise some of the most significant nutritional projects and findings from the WALTHAM® Equine Studies Group since 2003.


2004 WALTHAM® Equine research digest

This digest is a review of work published in 2003 and is available to download from this site.

Incorporates work on:

  • Oxidative Stress and Respiratory Health
  • Health and Performance of Endurance Horses
  • Influence of Nutrition on Growth and Development
  • Understanding Feeding Behaviour

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2006 WALTHAM® Equine research digest

This digest is a review of work published in 2004 & 2005 and a hard copy can be ordered free of charge from SPILLERS®.

Incorporates work on:

Nutrition and health

  • Laminitis
  • Respiratory Health
  • ERS / Tying-Up
  • Insulin Sensitivity


Nutrition and behaviour

  • Environmental Enrichment
  • Crib-biting
  • Foal Behaviour
  • Role of Tryptophan
  • Feeding Behaviour
  • Side Preferences
  • Flavour Choice
  • Rate of Intake


Nutrition and performance

  • Thyroid
  • Thoroughbred Growth Curves and Maturity
  • Sport Horses
  • Estimating the Bodyweight of Growing Foals


Nutritional science

  • Pasture Intake and Digestibility
  • Pasture Variability
  • Fat Digestibility

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